Edelbrock 1554 - Manual (Page 4)

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PARTS REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
1. Make sure vehicle is on level ground, and the wheels are chocked.
Disconnect battery.
2. Loosen tension on accessory belts and remove belts. Remove
alternator tensioning bracket (upper bracket) from water pump.
3. Remove crankshaft pulley bolts and remove accessory pulley.
Remove crankshaft balancer bolt, but do not remove the balancer
itself.
4. Drain radiator coolant (drain plug will normally be located on lower
right facing engine).
5. Remove radiator hose, thermostat housing and thermostat, if
mounted on manifold.
6. Remove gas cap to relieve pressure. Disconnect fuel line from
carburetor and plug it. Replace gas cap.
7. Disconnect all linkage from carburetor such as throttle, throttle
springs, transmission, cruise control and automatic choke.
8. Make note of locations and tag and remove coil wires, sensor wires,
and vacuum lines.
9. Remove all brackets that are on the manifold.
10. Loosen or remove valve cover bolts on valve covers for manifold
removal and replacement. It may be necessary to replace valve
cover gaskets, if broken, to prevent oil leakage.
11. REMOVING IGNITION:
CAUTION: Follow instructions carefully, as serious damage can
occur when ignition is not removed and reinstalled correctly.
A. Remove distributor cap.
B. Note position of rotor and make a mark on the distributor
case in line with the rotor point.
C. Note position of distributor vacuum canister and place one
type of mark on valve cover or firewall in line with the
vacuum outlet. This will be used as a reference. However,
you may have to re-align the distributor to clear the
supercharger after installation.
D. Note position of points (or magnetic trigger wheel), if open,
how much; if closed, note the distance from point block to
cam lobe
(See Figure 1).
E. Remove distributor. Do not rotate engine after
removing distributor.
12. Remove Intake Manifold bolts and remove intake manifold.
13. GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION:
NOTE: This is a MUST to ensure proper sealing. Use supplied
gaskets only.
A. THOROUGHLY clean intake manifold bolt holes and
cylinder head flanges and end seal surfaces of all
remaining gasket material and sealer. To prevent
gasket pieces from falling into ports and combustion
chambers when cleaning old gaskets from head surfaces,
lay rags in lifter galley and stuff paper towels or rags into
ports. When clean, remove stuffing carefully making sure
all particles fall on rags in lifter galley. Carefully remove
rags containing particles. Wipe gasket surfaces clean with
rags using lacquer thinner to remove any oil or grease.
NOTE: Check gaskets on head surface and manifold
to make sure they are correct. Beaded side faces up.
B. Coat head surface and cylinder head side of intake
gaskets with Edelbrock Gasgacinch #9300
(See Figure
2).
Figure 1
Figure 2
14. Within a few minutes gaskets and surface will become tacky to the
touch. Carefully place gaskets on head surface, aligning ports and
bolt holes
(See Figure 3). See instructions on gasket package for
further details.
Figure 3
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Brochure #63-1551
Part #s 1551-1554, 15511-15541, 15611-15641
Rev. 6/4/13 - QT/mc